Nova Southeastern University Looking for Teacher Assistant – SAS (Gr 6-8) – 992131 Full Time

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Job Title:
Teacher Assistant – SAS (Gr 6-8) –
992131

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:
Full Time with Full
Benefits

Job Category:
Exempt

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with
experience.

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant
Funding?:
No

Essential Job Functions:
This position is contingent on the availability and
continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the
external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

1. Implements teacher lesson plans and works with students individually or in
groups under the direction of the team coordinator or teacher during the school day.

2. Assists in organizing and maintaining a
safe, clean, and positive learning environment for students.

3. Prepares classroom learning materials and displays.

4.
Assists in the supervision of students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips.

5. Assists
in bus loading and unloading.

6. Acts as a substitute teacher and follows lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher, as
needed. Prepares written feedback at the end of each day.

7. Assists in organizing, managing, and supervising the activities of
students in extended hours of school day.

8. Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, as required.

9. Performs other
duties as assigned or required.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities:
1. Ability to adjust working hours according to needs of school program and extended day.

2. Ability to
implement a humanistic philosophy in working with children.

3. Ability to work as part of a teaching team.

4. Ability to
understand and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to maintain confidential information.

6. Ability to be
proactive, punctual and reliable.

7. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

8. Ability to work cooperatively with
colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

9. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or
standing in performance of job duties.

10. Ability to operate a two-way radio.

Job
Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:
Bachelor’s
Degree

Major (if required):

Required Experience:
None.

Preferred
Qualifications:
One (1) year work experience in a related field.

Is this a safety sensitive
position?
No

Background Screening Required?
Yes

Pre-Employment
Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected
candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and
reasonable accommodation.

Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make
reasonable accommodation when necessary.